FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cudgen Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cudgen Small Business Loans
Cudgen unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Cudgen Business Loans
What is the Larger Cudgen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, 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 questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want 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 Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.