FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.