FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cremorne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cremorne Small Business Loans
Cremorne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or 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 to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Cremorne Business Loans
What is the Larger Cremorne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little 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 during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.