FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Caddens Small Business Loans
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Caddens unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Caddens Business Loans
What is the Larger Caddens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or 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 decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.