FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cheltenham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cheltenham Small Business Loans
Cheltenham unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Cheltenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Cheltenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
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 and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.