FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Churchlands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Churchlands Small Business Loans
Churchlands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Churchlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Churchlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.