FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Canterbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Canterbury Small Business Loans
Canterbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Canterbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Canterbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.