FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rothwell Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rothwell Small Business Loans
Rothwell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Rothwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Rothwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.