FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Champion Lakes Small Business Loans
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Champion Lakes 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 daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Champion Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Champion Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 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 to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.