FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Runaway Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Runaway Bay Small Business Loans
Runaway Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us 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 or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term 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 determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.