FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ramarama Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ramarama Small Business Loans
Ramarama unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit 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 will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.