FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cranbourne Small Business Loans
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Cranbourne unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to make use of 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 can offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.