FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Caufield South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Caufield South Small Business Loans
Caufield South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you 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 a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, 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: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.