FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cumberland Reach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cumberland Reach Small Business Loans
Cumberland Reach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Cumberland Reach Business Loans
What is the Larger Cumberland Reach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to 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 the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are 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 upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.