FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cannons Creek Small Business Loans
Cannons Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.