FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rongotai Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rongotai Small Business Loans
Rongotai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Rongotai Business Loans
What is the Larger Rongotai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth 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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.