FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Quinns Rocks Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Quinns Rocks Small Business Loans
Quinns Rocks unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.