FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Castor Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Castor Bay Small Business Loans
Castor Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Castor Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Castor Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.