FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Red Hill South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Red Hill South Small Business Loans
Red Hill South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Red Hill South Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend 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 an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.