FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ridgewood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ridgewood Small Business Loans
Ridgewood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ridgewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ridgewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this 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 well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.