FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Raby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Raby Small Business Loans
Raby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Raby Business Loans
What is the Larger Raby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and you 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 banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.