FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rosanna Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Rosanna Small Business Loans
Rosanna unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of 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 you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Rosanna Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosanna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company 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 make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that 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.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard 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 banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.