FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ranui Small Business Loans
Let me know 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. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system 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.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.