FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Craigie Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Craigie Small Business Loans
Craigie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Craigie Business Loans
What is the Larger Craigie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , 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 usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings 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 send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.