FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cambridge Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cambridge Park Small Business Loans
Cambridge Park unsecured loans offers 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Cambridge Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Cambridge Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.