FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The New Chum Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the New Chum Small Business Loans
New Chum unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger New Chum Business Loans
What is the Larger New Chum Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.