FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cashmere Small Business Loans
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Cashmere unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Cashmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Cashmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.