FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cherrybrook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cherrybrook Small Business Loans
Cherrybrook unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Cherrybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Cherrybrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.