FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cawdor Small Business Loans
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Cawdor unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Cawdor Business Loans
What is the Larger Cawdor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.