FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Caufield East Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Caufield East Small Business Loans
Caufield East unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Caufield East Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of 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 provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.