FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rongotai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rongotai Small Business Loans
Rongotai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to 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. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.