FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Castlecrag Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Castlecrag Small Business Loans
Castlecrag unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Castlecrag Business Loans
What is the Larger Castlecrag Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been 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) over 18 years, 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 funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.