FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Revesby Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Revesby Small Business Loans
Revesby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Revesby Business Loans
What is the Larger Revesby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.