FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Rothesay Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.