FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cecil Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cecil Park Small Business Loans
Cecil Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Cecil Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Cecil Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.