FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Raceview Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Raceview Small Business Loans
Raceview unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Raceview Business Loans
What is the Larger Raceview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do 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. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, 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 quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.