FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redbank Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Redbank Plains Small Business Loans
Redbank Plains unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate 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. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Redbank Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Redbank Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.