FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Rushcutters Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.