FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Point Chevalier Small Business Loans
Point Chevalier unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Point Chevalier Business Loans
What is the Larger Point Chevalier 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating 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 repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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 of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.