FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Runciman Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Runciman Small Business Loans
Runciman unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer 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 it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.