FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cumberland Park Small Business Loans
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Cumberland Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Cumberland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Cumberland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance 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.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid 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 an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.