FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Riverstone Terraces unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings 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 submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms 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 determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.