FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ridgewood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ridgewood Small Business Loans
Ridgewood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Ridgewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ridgewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.