FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ranui Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ranui Small Business Loans
Ranui unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ranui Business Loans
What is the Larger Ranui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.