FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Chelsea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Chelsea Small Business Loans
Chelsea unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Chelsea Business Loans
What is the Larger Chelsea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.