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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Runciman Business Loans
What is the Larger Runciman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take 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 consider a variety of aspects that determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding 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 with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.