FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Riverview Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Riverview Small Business Loans
Riverview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Riverview Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order 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 $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 trade (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 application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.