FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can 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 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Red Hill South Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an 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 register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check 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 checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.