FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Rothesay Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. 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 have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.