FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Currans Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Currans Hill Small Business Loans
Currans Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Currans Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Currans Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us 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 offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated 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)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a 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 of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.