FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Castle Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Castle Hill Small Business Loans
Castle Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Castle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Castle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.