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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Chandler Business Loans
What is the Larger Chandler 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of 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 variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by 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 by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.