FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Riverstone Terraces unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$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: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 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 within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security 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.