FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ringwood East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ringwood East Small Business Loans
Ringwood East unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Ringwood East Business Loans
What is the Larger Ringwood East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.