FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Craigburn Farm Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Craigburn Farm Small Business Loans
Craigburn Farm unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Craigburn Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Craigburn Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for 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 way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.