FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (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 any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.