FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Redbank Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Redbank Small Business Loans
Redbank unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or 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 virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Redbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Redbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.