FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rosewater Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rosewater Small Business Loans
Rosewater unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Rosewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosewater 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (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 require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.