FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cranbourne West Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Cranbourne West Small Business Loans
Cranbourne West unsecured loans offers 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.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Cranbourne West Business Loans
What is the Larger Cranbourne West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist 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 six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.