FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Currambine Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Currambine Small Business Loans
Currambine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Currambine Business Loans
What is the Larger Currambine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks 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 well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to 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 setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.