FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Robertson Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Robertson Small Business Loans
Robertson unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Robertson Business Loans
What is the Larger Robertson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
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 six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, 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 an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.