FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Castor Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Castor Bay Small Business Loans
Castor Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Castor Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Castor Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking 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 offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to 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 need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.