FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rockdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rockdale Small Business Loans
Rockdale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.