FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Castle Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Castle Cove Small Business Loans
Castle Cove unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Castle Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Castle Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based 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 at least 18 years old, 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 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 loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.