FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Castle Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Castle Hill Small Business Loans
Castle Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Castle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Castle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date 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 without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.