FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rockdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rockdale Small Business Loans
Rockdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Rockdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rockdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval 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 could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.