FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Riverhills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Riverhills Small Business Loans
Riverhills unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Riverhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.