FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Rushcutters Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document 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 $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements 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 summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for 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 method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.