FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Cedar Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Cedar Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cedar Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on 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 at least 18 years old, have 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.