FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Calder Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Calder Park Small Business Loans
Calder Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Calder Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Calder Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to 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 statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your health for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.