FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rosemeadow Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Rosemeadow Small Business Loans
Rosemeadow unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Rosemeadow Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosemeadow 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed 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 a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.