FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Camberwell Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Camberwell Small Business Loans
Camberwell unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Camberwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Camberwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of 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 the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. 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 link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.