FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rye Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Rye Small Business Loans
Rye unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.