FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ropes Crossing Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Ropes Crossing Small Business Loans
Ropes Crossing unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ropes Crossing Business Loans
What is the Larger Ropes Crossing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for 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.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and you allow 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 banking statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for 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 most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal 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 of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.