FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rosedale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rosedale Small Business Loans
Rosedale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Rosedale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosedale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal 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 cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.