FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cavan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cavan Small Business Loans
Cavan unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Cavan Business Loans
What is the Larger Cavan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and 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 make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment 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% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.