FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rochedale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Rochedale Small Business Loans
Rochedale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Rochedale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rochedale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in 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 cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.