FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ransome Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ransome Small Business Loans
Ransome unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
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 company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ransome Business Loans
What is the Larger Ransome Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular 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 a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the advanced 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 an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.