FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Chadstone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Chadstone Small Business Loans
Chadstone unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Chadstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Chadstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.