FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Croydon North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Croydon North Small Business Loans
Croydon North unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Croydon North Business Loans
What is the Larger Croydon North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business 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 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 company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.