FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Croydon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Croydon Small Business Loans
Croydon unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Croydon Business Loans
What is the Larger Croydon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.