FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Redfern Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Redfern Small Business Loans
Redfern unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Redfern Business Loans
What is the Larger Redfern Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum 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 will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.