FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Caufield East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Caufield East Small Business Loans
Caufield East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Caufield East Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without 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 could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.