FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Crawley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Crawley Small Business Loans
Crawley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your 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 rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Crawley Business Loans
What is the Larger Crawley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal 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 employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.