FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Camperdown Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Camperdown Small Business Loans
Camperdown unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Camperdown Business Loans
What is the Larger Camperdown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.