FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cairnlea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cairnlea Small Business Loans
Cairnlea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Cairnlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Cairnlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes 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 certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing 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 designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, 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 a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.