FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cumberland Reach Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cumberland Reach Small Business Loans
Cumberland Reach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Cumberland Reach Business Loans
What is the Larger Cumberland Reach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
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 qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.