FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cape Schanck Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cape Schanck Small Business Loans
Cape Schanck unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Cape Schanck Business Loans
What is the Larger Cape Schanck Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending 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) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.