FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ranui Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ranui Small Business Loans
Ranui unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ranui Business Loans
What is the Larger Ranui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.