FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cherrybrook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cherrybrook Small Business Loans
Cherrybrook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Cherrybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Cherrybrook 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. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease 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 an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
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, provided you apply at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.