FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
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Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help 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 the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.