FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cranbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cranbourne Small Business Loans
Cranbourne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Cranbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Cranbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.