FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cromer Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cromer Small Business Loans
Cromer unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Cromer Business Loans
What is the Larger Cromer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and 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 can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
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 includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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 the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.