FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Church Point Small Business Loans
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Church Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Church Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Church Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.