FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Canning Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Canning Vale Small Business Loans
Canning Vale unsecured loans provides 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Canning Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Canning Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months 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 loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. 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 can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals 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 and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.