FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Camellia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Camellia Small Business Loans
Camellia unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Camellia Business Loans
What is the Larger Camellia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be 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 you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.