FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cherry Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Cherry Gardens Small Business Loans
Cherry Gardens unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Cherry Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Cherry Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on 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 expenses involved 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.