FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Campbells Bay Small Business Loans
Campbells Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Campbells Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Campbells Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business 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. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.