FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Riverview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Riverview Small Business Loans
Riverview unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Riverview Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.