FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Cannons Creek unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Cannons Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cannons Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as 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 remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.