FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rongotai Small Business Loans
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Rongotai unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Rongotai Business Loans
What is the Larger Rongotai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business hours 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 the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.