FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chadstone Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Chadstone Small Business Loans
Chadstone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Chadstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Chadstone 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 fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.