FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chatswood West Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Chatswood West Small Business Loans
Chatswood West unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Chatswood West Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.