FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Rivervale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Rivervale Small Business Loans
Rivervale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Rivervale Business Loans
What is the Larger Rivervale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no 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 with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.