FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.