FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.