FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Casuarina Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information 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 an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.