FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Croydon South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Croydon South Small Business Loans
Croydon South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Croydon South Business Loans
What is the Larger Croydon South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, 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 not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.