FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Red Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Red Hill Small Business Loans
Red Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.