FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runcorn Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Runcorn Small Business Loans
Runcorn unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Runcorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Runcorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.