FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cashmere Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cashmere Small Business Loans
Cashmere unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Cashmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Cashmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as 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 funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.