FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Riverstone Terraces unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying new 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This 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 on different conditions.
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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (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 no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.