FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Riverwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Riverwood Small Business Loans
Riverwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Riverwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes 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 if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can 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 conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.