FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ramsgate Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ramsgate Small Business Loans
Ramsgate unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Ramsgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramsgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.