FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Canada Bay Small Business Loans
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Canada Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Canada Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Canada Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no 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 are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.