FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Currum Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including 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.
Concerning Larger Currum Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Currum Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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 for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.