FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Camellia Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Camellia Small Business Loans
Camellia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Camellia Business Loans
What is the Larger Camellia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality business times and permit us to make use of 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’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying 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’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any 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 can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. 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 balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.