FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Roxburgh Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Roxburgh Park Small Business Loans
Roxburgh Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Roxburgh Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Roxburgh Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, 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 the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
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 part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.