FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ranui Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ranui Small Business Loans
Ranui unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ranui Business Loans
What is the Larger Ranui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.