FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ramarama Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ramarama Small Business Loans
Ramarama 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 that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company 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 loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.