FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health of your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.