FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Camborne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Camborne Small Business Loans
Camborne unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Camborne Business Loans
What is the Larger Camborne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.