FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Currumbin Waters Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Currumbin Waters Small Business Loans
Currumbin Waters unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Currumbin Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Currumbin Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $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 determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of 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 typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum 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 look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.