FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ringwood Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Ringwood Small Business Loans
Ringwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Ringwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ringwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and let us use 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 provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.