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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Currands Hill Small Business Loans
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Currands Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Currands Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Currands Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and allow us to 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 will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A 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 is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and 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 with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.