FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cawdor Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cawdor Small Business Loans
Cawdor unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the 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, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.