FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price 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 and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.