FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cheltenham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Cheltenham Small Business Loans
Cheltenham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Cheltenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Cheltenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage 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 early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.