FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ramarama Small Business Loans
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Ramarama unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ramarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Ramarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ 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 security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.