FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chelsea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Chelsea Small Business Loans
Chelsea unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Chelsea Business Loans
What is the Larger Chelsea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of new 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects 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.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. 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 conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit 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 look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.