FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cardinia Small Business Loans
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Cardinia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a 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 a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.