FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Caddens Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Caddens Small Business Loans
Caddens unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Caddens Business Loans
What is the Larger Caddens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement 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 reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon 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 standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for 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 repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.