FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chambers Flat Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Chambers Flat Small Business Loans
Chambers Flat 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Chambers Flat Business Loans
What is the Larger Chambers Flat Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range 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 is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan 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 an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.