FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rochedale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rochedale Small Business Loans
Rochedale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Rochedale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rochedale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular 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 an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 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 upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.