FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Currans Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Currans Hill Small Business Loans
Currans Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.