FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Chelmer Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Chelmer Small Business Loans
Chelmer unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.