FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cawdor Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cawdor Small Business Loans
Cawdor unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or 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 reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Cawdor Business Loans
What is the Larger Cawdor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount 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 don’t 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online 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 company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.