FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Calamvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Calamvale Small Business Loans
Calamvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Calamvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Calamvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.