FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cammeray Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cammeray Small Business Loans
Cammeray unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Cammeray Business Loans
What is the Larger Cammeray Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending 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 amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.