FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Riverstone Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Riverstone Small Business Loans
Riverstone unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Riverstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.