FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cabarita Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cabarita Small Business Loans
Cabarita unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Cabarita Business Loans
What is the Larger Cabarita Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck 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 the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.