FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rongotai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rongotai Small Business Loans
Rongotai unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Rongotai Business Loans
What is the Larger Rongotai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that 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 creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.