FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Croydon Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Croydon Small Business Loans
Croydon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Croydon Business Loans
What is the Larger Croydon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and permit 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 provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.