FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Caufield South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Caufield South Small Business Loans
Caufield South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Caufield South Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part 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 dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.