FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ramarama Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Ramarama Small Business Loans
Ramarama unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use 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 customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.