FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chelmer Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Chelmer Small Business Loans
Chelmer unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response 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. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Chelmer Business Loans
What is the Larger Chelmer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health that is your business 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.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.