FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Cannons Creek unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Cannons Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Cannons Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus 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 or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and 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 we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.