FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Richlands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Richlands Small Business Loans
Richlands unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Richlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Richlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash 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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this 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 is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.