FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chadstone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Chadstone Small Business Loans
Chadstone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Chadstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Chadstone 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 fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
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 standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.