FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Point Chevalier unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at 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 want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.