FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Castlereagh Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Castlereagh Small Business Loans
Castlereagh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Castlereagh Business Loans
What is the Larger Castlereagh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very 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 are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.