FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Riverhills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Riverhills Small Business Loans
Riverhills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Riverhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the 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 payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.