FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Riverview Small Business Loans
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Riverview unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Riverview Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.