FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Currumbin Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Currumbin Valley Small Business Loans
Currumbin Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this 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 money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Currumbin Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Currumbin Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.