FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Richlands Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Richlands Small Business Loans
Richlands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Richlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Richlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business 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 aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.