FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cannington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cannington Small Business Loans
Cannington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Cannington Business Loans
What is the Larger Cannington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a 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 to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay 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 take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.