FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Canning Mills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Canning Mills Small Business Loans
Canning Mills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Canning Mills Business Loans
What is the Larger Canning Mills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the 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 in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, 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 need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.