FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Castle Hill Small Business Loans
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Castle Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Castle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Castle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.