FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cattai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cattai Small Business Loans
Cattai unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Cattai Business Loans
What is the Larger Cattai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.