FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cremorne Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cremorne Small Business Loans
Cremorne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Cremorne Business Loans
What is the Larger Cremorne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or 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 funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.