FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runaway Bay Small Business Loans
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Runaway Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Runaway Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Runaway Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.