FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runcorn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Runcorn Small Business Loans
Runcorn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Runcorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Runcorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.