FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redfern Small Business Loans
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Redfern unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Redfern Business Loans
What is the Larger Redfern Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.