FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Red Hill South Small Business Loans
Red Hill South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use 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, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Red Hill South Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private 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 on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.