FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Crestmead Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Crestmead Small Business Loans
Crestmead unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Crestmead Business Loans
What is the Larger Crestmead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.