FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Richmond Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Richmond Small Business Loans
Richmond unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.