FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cambridge Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Cambridge Gardens Small Business Loans
Cambridge Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal 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 send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company 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 so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what 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 upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.