FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Caufield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Caufield Small Business Loans
Caufield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Caufield Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.