FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cavan Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Cavan Small Business Loans
Cavan unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Cavan Business Loans
What is the Larger Cavan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us 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 can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.