FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Champion Lakes Small Business Loans
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Champion Lakes unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Champion Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Champion Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just 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 ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum 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 outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.