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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Capalaba Small Business Loans
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Capalaba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Capalaba Business Loans
What is the Larger Capalaba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and let us 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 offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will 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. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very 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 make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.