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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cardinia Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cardinia Small Business Loans
Cardinia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Cardinia Business Loans
What is the Larger Cardinia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.