FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ransome Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ransome Small Business Loans
Ransome unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Ransome Business Loans
What is the Larger Ransome 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (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-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.