FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Redbank Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Redbank Plains Small Business Loans
Redbank Plains unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Redbank Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Redbank Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once 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. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.