FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment 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 company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% 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 loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.