FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Crestmead Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Crestmead Small Business Loans
Crestmead unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Crestmead Business Loans
What is the Larger Crestmead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.