FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Crafers West Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Crafers West Small Business Loans
Crafers West unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Crafers West Business Loans
What is the Larger Crafers West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of 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 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (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 without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.