FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Roleystone Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Roleystone Small Business Loans
Roleystone unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Roleystone Business Loans
What is the Larger Roleystone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.