FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cedar Creek Small Business Loans
Cedar Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Cedar Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cedar Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health 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 conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.