FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Chatswood West Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Chatswood West Small Business Loans
Chatswood West unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Chatswood West Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit 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’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.