FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rosslyn Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rosslyn Park Small Business Loans
Rosslyn Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rosslyn Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosslyn Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might 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 assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and 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 takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being 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 specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with 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 dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid 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 make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.