FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Currum Downs unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Currum Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Currum Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s 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 that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take 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 within one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.