FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rockdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rockdale Small Business Loans
Rockdale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Rockdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rockdale 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 term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.