FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
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Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow 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 provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.