FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cardinia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cardinia Small Business Loans
Cardinia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could 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 remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Cardinia Business Loans
What is the Larger Cardinia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated 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 there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.