FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Redland Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Redland Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Redland Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated 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 ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.