FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ripponlea Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ripponlea Small Business Loans
Ripponlea unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ripponlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Ripponlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% 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 the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.