FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Quinns Rocks Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Quinns Rocks Small Business Loans
Quinns Rocks unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Quinns Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger Quinns Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official 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 applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.