FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Craigmore Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Craigmore Small Business Loans
Craigmore unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Craigmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Craigmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.