FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Rocks Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the The Rocks Small Business Loans
The Rocks unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger The Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger The Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 prove at least 6 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 application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.