FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Campbells Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Campbells Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Campbells Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $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 that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for 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 business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.