FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Canterbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Canterbury Small Business Loans
Canterbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Canterbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Canterbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have 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. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After 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. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.