FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rostrevor Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rostrevor Small Business Loans
Rostrevor unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Rostrevor Business Loans
What is the Larger Rostrevor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.