FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ranui Small Business Loans
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Ranui unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ranui Business Loans
What is the Larger Ranui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.