FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Crofton Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Crofton Downs Small Business Loans
Crofton Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Crofton Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Crofton Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could 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, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term “asset-based” refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.