FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chatswood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Chatswood Small Business Loans
Chatswood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Chatswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Chatswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I 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 business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining 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 cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may 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 lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.