FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Chatswood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Chatswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 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 six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.