FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ravenhall Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ravenhall Small Business Loans
Ravenhall unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ravenhall Business Loans
What is the Larger Ravenhall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of 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.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle 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 knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.