FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rothwell Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rothwell Small Business Loans
Rothwell unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Rothwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit 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 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact 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 of bank statements.
For larger loan 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 to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.