FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Collingwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Collingwood Small Business Loans
Collingwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Collingwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collingwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own 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 funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide 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 that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.