FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and 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 utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.