FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Churchill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Churchill Small Business Loans
Churchill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Churchill Business Loans
What is the Larger Churchill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.