FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chatswood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Chatswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to 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 are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.