FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
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 when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with 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 dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.