FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Royal Oak unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business 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 Royal Oak Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Oak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.