FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Canning Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Canning Vale Small Business Loans
Canning Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, 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 as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very 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 don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.