FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Point Chevalier unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Point Chevalier Business Loans
What is the Larger Point Chevalier Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to 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 can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for 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 no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for 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 off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.