FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Raby Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Raby Small Business Loans
Raby unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Raby Business Loans
What is the Larger Raby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do 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 business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.