FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cronulla Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cronulla Small Business Loans
Cronulla unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Cronulla Business Loans
What is the Larger Cronulla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.