FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as 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 requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.