FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Craigieburn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Craigieburn Small Business Loans
Craigieburn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Craigieburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Craigieburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is 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 permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data 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 bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the 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 of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.