FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ranui Small Business Loans
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Ranui unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate 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 to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ranui Business Loans
What is the Larger Ranui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 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 can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.