FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Riverstone Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Riverstone Small Business Loans
Riverstone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Riverstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.