FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Campbells Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Campbells Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Campbells Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.