FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.