FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Canning Mills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Canning Mills Small Business Loans
Canning Mills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Canning Mills Business Loans
What is the Larger Canning Mills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 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 decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of 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 health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.