FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cambridge Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cambridge Gardens Small Business Loans
Cambridge Gardens unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Cambridge Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Cambridge Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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 worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.