FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cronulla Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cronulla Small Business Loans
Cronulla unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Cronulla Business Loans
What is the Larger Cronulla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance 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 such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.