FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cardinia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cardinia Small Business Loans
Cardinia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Cardinia Business Loans
What is the Larger Cardinia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.