FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cairnlea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cairnlea Small Business Loans
Cairnlea unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Cairnlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Cairnlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $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 calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able 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, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.