FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redbank Plains Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Redbank Plains Small Business Loans
Redbank Plains unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Redbank Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Redbank Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.