FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cairnlea Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cairnlea Small Business Loans
Cairnlea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Cairnlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Cairnlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is 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 $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID 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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.