FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Richmond Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Richmond Small Business Loans
Richmond 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 makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Richmond 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.