FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Canterbury Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Canterbury Small Business Loans
Canterbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Canterbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Canterbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.