FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Riverhills Small Business Loans
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Riverhills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Riverhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you 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?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.