FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid 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 requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending 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 business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business 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 set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (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 without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need 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. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.