FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Royal Oak unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
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 amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.