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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Canterbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Canterbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition 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 are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit 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 certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business 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 safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.