FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rosewater Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rosewater Small Business Loans
Rosewater unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Rosewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosewater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set 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 repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.