FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Remuera Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Remuera Small Business Loans
Remuera unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Remuera Business Loans
What is the Larger Remuera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.