FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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 weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
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 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.