FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Croydon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Croydon Small Business Loans
Croydon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Croydon Business Loans
What is the Larger Croydon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.