FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Church Point Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Church Point Small Business Loans
Church Point unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your 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 in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, 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 Church Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Church Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a 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 agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us 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 up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.