FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rushcutters Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Rushcutters Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Rushcutters Bay 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.