FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Rye Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rye Small Business Loans
Rye unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges 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 determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank 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 typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.