FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Currum Downs Small Business Loans
Currum Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Currum Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Currum Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able 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 that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments 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 how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.