FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Camden Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Camden Small Business Loans
Camden unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Camden Business Loans
What is the Larger Camden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can 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 usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.