FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Christies Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Christies Beach Small Business Loans
Christies Beach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Christies Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Christies Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business 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 in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum 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 variables for determining what is the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.