FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rozelle Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rozelle Small Business Loans
Rozelle unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is 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 virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Rozelle Business Loans
What is the Larger Rozelle 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. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.