FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Craigie Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Craigie Small Business Loans
Craigie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Craigie Business Loans
What is the Larger Craigie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated 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 safeguard your data, is of huge 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.