FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Cannons Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Cannons Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cannons Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 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 most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.