FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Camperdown Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Camperdown Small Business Loans
Camperdown unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Camperdown Business Loans
What is the Larger Camperdown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow 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 bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. 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 look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.