FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Castor Bay Small Business Loans
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Castor Bay 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 can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Castor Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Castor Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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 of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little 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 – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is 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 amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.