FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cornubia Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cornubia Small Business Loans
Cornubia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Cornubia Business Loans
What is the Larger Cornubia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in 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 may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.