FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Campbells Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Campbells Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Campbells Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion 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 situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank 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 typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.