FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Currum Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Currum Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Currum Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own 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 funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so 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 is by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.