FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The CBD Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the CBD Small Business Loans
CBD unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger CBD Business Loans
What is the Larger CBD Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.