FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chadstone Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Chadstone Small Business Loans
Chadstone unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Chadstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Chadstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The 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 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough 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 business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.