FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chatswood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Chatswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could 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 document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.