FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rosanna Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Rosanna Small Business Loans
Rosanna unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Rosanna Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosanna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.