FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rottnest Island Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Rottnest Island Small Business Loans
Rottnest Island unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Rottnest Island Business Loans
What is the Larger Rottnest Island Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined 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’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.