FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ringwood Small Business Loans
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Ringwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ringwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ringwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own 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 utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.