FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redcliffe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Redcliffe Small Business Loans
Redcliffe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Redcliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Redcliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.