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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Christie Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Christie Downs Small Business Loans
Christie Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Christie Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Christie Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.