FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rouse Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Rouse Hill Small Business Loans
Rouse Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Rouse Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Rouse Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with 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?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.