FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Red Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Red Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business 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) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what 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 there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data 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 to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.