FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Redland Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including 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?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Redland Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Redland Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.