FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Richmond Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Richmond Small Business Loans
Richmond unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, 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 protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.