FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rodd Point Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Rodd Point Small Business Loans
Rodd Point unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Rodd Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Rodd Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and 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 or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced 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 offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage 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 at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.