FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Royal Oak Small Business Loans
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Royal Oak unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Royal Oak Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Oak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject 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 a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes 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 consider a variety of elements that determine your health that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the 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 an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated 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 ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.