FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Casuarina Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of 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 reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.