FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rosehill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Rosehill Small Business Loans
Rosehill unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and 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 payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. 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 interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online 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 a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.