FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redcliffe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Redcliffe Small Business Loans
Redcliffe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Redcliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Redcliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.