FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cabarita Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cabarita Small Business Loans
Cabarita unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Cabarita Business Loans
What is the Larger Cabarita Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.