FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Richmond Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Richmond Small Business Loans
Richmond unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.