FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Cedar Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Cedar Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cedar Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering 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 stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement 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 or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.