FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Rothesay Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying 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 make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.