FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ramsgate Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ramsgate Small Business Loans
Ramsgate unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ramsgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramsgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.