FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rongotai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rongotai Small Business Loans
Rongotai unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Rongotai Business Loans
What is the Larger Rongotai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.