FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Point Chevalier unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Point Chevalier Business Loans
What is the Larger Point Chevalier Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.