FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Casuarina Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. 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 funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.