FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ramarama Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ramarama Small Business Loans
Ramarama unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.