FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Rushcutters Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$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.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very 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 can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.