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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cranbourne South Small Business Loans
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Cranbourne South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Cranbourne South Business Loans
What is the Larger Cranbourne South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate 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 need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. 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 make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details 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 an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.