FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Croydon Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Croydon Park Small Business Loans
Croydon Park unsecured loans offers 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Croydon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Croydon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as 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 to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.