FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cannington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cannington Small Business Loans
Cannington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Cannington Business Loans
What is the Larger Cannington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.