FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Royal Oak unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Royal Oak Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Oak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated 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 safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.