FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runciman Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Runciman Small Business Loans
Runciman unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Runciman Business Loans
What is the Larger Runciman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.