FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Crawley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Crawley Small Business Loans
Crawley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Crawley Business Loans
What is the Larger Crawley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking 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 can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.