FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rothwell Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Rothwell Small Business Loans
Rothwell unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Rothwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company 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 in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.