FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Redcliffe Small Business Loans
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Redcliffe unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Redcliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Redcliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
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 submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.