FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Casula Small Business Loans
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Casula unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Casula Business Loans
What is the Larger Casula Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the 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 this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.