FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Chidlow Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Chidlow Small Business Loans
Chidlow unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Chidlow Business Loans
What is the Larger Chidlow Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular 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 an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.