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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rostrevor Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Rostrevor Small Business Loans
Rostrevor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Rostrevor Business Loans
What is the Larger Rostrevor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (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 require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.