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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Camden South Small Business Loans
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Camden South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Camden South Business Loans
What is the Larger Camden South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.