FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rodd Point Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rodd Point Small Business Loans
Rodd Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Rodd Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Rodd Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us 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 often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.