FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cumberland Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cumberland Park Small Business Loans
Cumberland Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Cumberland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Cumberland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the 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’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an 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 require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.