FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Caufield East Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Caufield East Small Business Loans
Caufield East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Caufield East Business Loans
What is the Larger Caufield East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business 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 purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us 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 usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.