FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Crestmead Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Crestmead Small Business Loans
Crestmead unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise 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’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.