FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rockingham Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rockingham Small Business Loans
Rockingham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Rockingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Rockingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
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 loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.