FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Caufield North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Caufield North Small Business Loans
Caufield North unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Caufield North Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield North 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.