FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Conifer Grove Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Conifer Grove Small Business Loans
Conifer Grove unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Conifer Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Conifer Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.