FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Chelmer Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Chelmer Small Business Loans
Chelmer unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Chelmer Business Loans
What is the Larger Chelmer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application 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 Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.