FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about 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 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated 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 have been operating for a minimum of 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 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. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate 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 the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.