FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cawdor Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cawdor Small Business Loans
Cawdor unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Cawdor Business Loans
What is the Larger Cawdor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve 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. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.