FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Richmond Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Richmond Small Business Loans
Richmond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease 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 that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company 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 will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.