FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rothwell Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Rothwell Small Business Loans
Rothwell 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Rothwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit 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 bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.