FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cashmere Small Business Loans
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Cashmere unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Cashmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Cashmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us 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 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.