FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cabarita Small Business Loans
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Cabarita unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Cabarita Business Loans
What is the Larger Cabarita 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal 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 seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of 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 an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.