FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cronulla Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cronulla Small Business Loans
Cronulla unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Cronulla Business Loans
What is the Larger Cronulla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business 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 Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of 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 are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.