FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ridleyton Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ridleyton Small Business Loans
Ridleyton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ridleyton Business Loans
What is the Larger Ridleyton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.