FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Chandler Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Chandler Small Business Loans
Chandler unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Chandler Business Loans
What is the Larger Chandler Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.