FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Christie Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Christie Downs Small Business Loans
Christie Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Christie Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Christie Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.