FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ramarama Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ramarama Small Business Loans
Ramarama unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.