FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Craigieburn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Craigieburn Small Business Loans
Craigieburn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Craigieburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Craigieburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and 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 larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of 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 extensive credit evaluation 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 a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.