FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ranui Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ranui Small Business Loans
Ranui unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Ranui Business Loans
What is the Larger Ranui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the 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, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need 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. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.