FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Camden Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Camden Park Small Business Loans
Camden Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Camden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Camden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person 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 a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and 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 can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to make use of 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 can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the health of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.