FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runciman Small Business Loans
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Runciman unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Runciman Business Loans
What is the Larger Runciman 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives 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 provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure 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 upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.