FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rocklea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rocklea Small Business Loans
Rocklea unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Rocklea Business Loans
What is the Larger Rocklea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $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.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.