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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rostrevor Small Business Loans
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Rostrevor unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can 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 improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Rostrevor Business Loans
What is the Larger Rostrevor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
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 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise 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 customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have 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 make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.