FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Canning Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Canning Vale Small Business Loans
Canning Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Canning Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Canning Vale 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 for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.