FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Richmond Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Richmond Small Business Loans
Richmond unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. 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 be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.