FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rosewater Small Business Loans
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Rosewater unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rosewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosewater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining 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 cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.