FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ringwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ringwood Small Business Loans
Ringwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ringwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ringwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with 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 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.