FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Camillo Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Camillo Small Business Loans
Camillo 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Camillo Business Loans
What is the Larger Camillo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.