FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ramsgate Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ramsgate Small Business Loans
Ramsgate unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Ramsgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramsgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated 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 assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the 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 way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
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 expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.