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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rottnest Island Small Business Loans
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Rottnest Island unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Rottnest Island Business Loans
What is the Larger Rottnest Island Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated 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 gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the 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 an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.