FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Russell Lea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Russell Lea Small Business Loans
Russell Lea 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 is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Russell Lea Business Loans
What is the Larger Russell Lea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.