FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cranbourne South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cranbourne South Small Business Loans
Cranbourne South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three 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 few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend 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’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.