FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering 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 stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as 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 or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to make use of 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 are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.