FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Runciman Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Runciman Small Business Loans
Runciman unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Runciman Business Loans
What is the Larger Runciman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to 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 early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.