FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chatswood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.