FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Rivervale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Rivervale Small Business Loans
Rivervale 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 daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Rivervale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rivervale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with 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?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 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 a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.