FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.