FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ransome Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ransome Small Business Loans
Ransome unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ransome Business Loans
What is the Larger Ransome Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 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 at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.