FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Caufield North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Caufield North Small Business Loans
Caufield North 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.