FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Castle Cove Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Castle Cove Small Business Loans
Castle Cove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Castle Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Castle Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company 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, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.