FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chatswood West Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Chatswood West Small Business Loans
Chatswood West unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Chatswood West Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.