FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Rothesay Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.