FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved 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 let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, 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 usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced 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 rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.