FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Capel South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Capel South Small Business Loans
Capel South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Capel South Business Loans
What is the Larger Capel South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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 is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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 trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link 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 the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.