FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Raceview Small Business Loans
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Raceview unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 trading (for for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to utilise 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 a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.