FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Riverton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Riverton Small Business Loans
Riverton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Riverton Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.