FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Riverstone Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Riverstone Small Business Loans
Riverstone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can 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, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Riverstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.