FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Runaway Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of 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 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Runaway Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Runaway Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.