FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Robertson Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Robertson Small Business Loans
Robertson unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Robertson Business Loans
What is the Larger Robertson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), 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 details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to 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 fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.