FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Richmond Small Business Loans
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Richmond unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.