FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cashmere Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cashmere Small Business Loans
Cashmere unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated 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 the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.