FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Robertson Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Robertson Small Business Loans
Robertson unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Robertson Business Loans
What is the Larger Robertson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s 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 you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$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: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.