FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Raby Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Raby Small Business Loans
Raby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Raby Business Loans
What is the Larger Raby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal 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 an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.