FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rye Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Rye Small Business Loans
Rye unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Rye Business Loans
What is the Larger Rye Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.