FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Church Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Church Point Small Business Loans
Church Point unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Church Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Church Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.