FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Crawley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Crawley Small Business Loans
Crawley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Crawley Business Loans
What is the Larger Crawley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan 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 fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.