FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cardinia Small Business Loans
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Cardinia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Cardinia Business Loans
What is the Larger Cardinia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.