FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rye Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Rye Small Business Loans
Rye unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Rye Business Loans
What is the Larger Rye 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 up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.