FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cranbourne West Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cranbourne West Small Business Loans
Cranbourne West unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 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 an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Cranbourne West Business Loans
What is the Larger Cranbourne West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.