FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rosehill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rosehill Small Business Loans
Rosehill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Rosehill Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosehill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.