FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Chifley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Chifley Small Business Loans
Chifley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Chifley Business Loans
What is the Larger Chifley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.