FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chatswood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Chatswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood 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 up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, 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 will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.