FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Caringbah South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Caringbah South Small Business Loans
Caringbah South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Caringbah South Business Loans
What is the Larger Caringbah South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.