FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Champion Lakes Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Champion Lakes Small Business Loans
Champion Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Champion Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Champion Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call 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 as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.