FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Royal Oak Small Business Loans
Royal Oak unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Royal Oak Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Oak Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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 trading (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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. 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 can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.