FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Riverstone Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Riverstone Small Business Loans
Riverstone unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Riverstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term 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, determined at 2.5 percent 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 company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.