FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Chelmer Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Chelmer Small Business Loans
Chelmer unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Chelmer Business Loans
What is the Larger Chelmer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or 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 cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan 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 any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.