FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rosebud Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Rosebud Small Business Loans
Rosebud unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Rosebud Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosebud Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business 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) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.