FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Rothesay Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $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 expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.