FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Currum Downs Small Business Loans
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Currum Downs unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is 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 any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.