FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cherrybrook Small Business Loans
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Cherrybrook unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Cherrybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Cherrybrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.