FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Redland Bay Small Business Loans
Redland Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Redland Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Redland Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This 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’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able 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) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.