FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rose Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Rose Bay Small Business Loans
Rose Bay unsecured loans provides 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Rose Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rose Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn 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 information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.