FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rooty Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Rooty Hill Small Business Loans
Rooty Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rooty Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Rooty Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.