FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Runciman Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Runciman Small Business Loans
Runciman unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Runciman Business Loans
What is the Larger Runciman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.