FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rivervale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Rivervale Small Business Loans
Rivervale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan 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 amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Rivervale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rivervale 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.