FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the The Rocks Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the The Rocks Small Business Loans
The Rocks unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger The Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger The Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.