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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.