FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ramarama Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ramarama Small Business Loans
Ramarama unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.