FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runciman Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Runciman Small Business Loans
Runciman unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus 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 make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.