FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Redland Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Redland Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Redland Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 the age of 18 and own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.