FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ridgehaven Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ridgehaven Small Business Loans
Ridgehaven unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ridgehaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Ridgehaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal 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 requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you 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 early?
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 loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.