FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Chermside Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Chermside Small Business Loans
Chermside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Chermside Business Loans
What is the Larger Chermside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the 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 within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of 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 submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you 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 pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.