FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rosehill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Rosehill Small Business Loans
Rosehill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rosehill Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosehill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the 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. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.