FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know more about 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, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Cedar Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cedar Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.