FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Crows Nest Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Crows Nest Small Business Loans
Crows Nest unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Crows Nest Business Loans
What is the Larger Crows Nest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.