FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rothesay Bay Small Business Loans
Rothesay Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothesay Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.