FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Cannons Creek unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.