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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. 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 make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.