FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rockingham Small Business Loans
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Rockingham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rockingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Rockingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.