FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Calder Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Calder Park Small Business Loans
Calder Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Calder Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Calder Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.