FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ravenhall Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ravenhall Small Business Loans
Ravenhall unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms 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?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Ravenhall Business Loans
What is the Larger Ravenhall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.