FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Point Chevalier unsecured loans offers 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 daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Point Chevalier Business Loans
What is the Larger Point Chevalier Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.