FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Crawley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Crawley Small Business Loans
Crawley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Crawley Business Loans
What is the Larger Crawley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person 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 an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.