FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cornubia Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Cornubia Small Business Loans
Cornubia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Cornubia Business Loans
What is the Larger Cornubia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.