FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ramsgate Small Business Loans
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Ramsgate unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ramsgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramsgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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 have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 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 to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.