FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Crestmead Small Business Loans
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Crestmead unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Crestmead Business Loans
What is the Larger Crestmead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out 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 process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee 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 your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect 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 security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against 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’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.