FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rocklea Small Business Loans
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Rocklea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Rocklea Business Loans
What is the Larger Rocklea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.