FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Castle Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Castle Hill Small Business Loans
Castle Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Castle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Castle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure 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 choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee 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 a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.