FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Caufield East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Caufield East Small Business Loans
Caufield East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Caufield East Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in 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 proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.