FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rockdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Rockdale Small Business Loans
Rockdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this 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 well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.