FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Currumbin Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Currumbin Small Business Loans
Currumbin unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Currumbin Business Loans
What is the Larger Currumbin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.