FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cranbourne South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cranbourne South Small Business Loans
Cranbourne South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Cranbourne South Business Loans
What is the Larger Cranbourne South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.