FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Crofton Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Crofton Downs Small Business Loans
Crofton Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This 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. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Crofton Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Crofton Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.