FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Capalaba Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Capalaba Small Business Loans
Capalaba unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range 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 an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Capalaba Business Loans
What is the Larger Capalaba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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)
- 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 application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.