FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Castle Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Castle Cove Small Business Loans
Castle Cove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing 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 an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.