FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Collinswood Small Business Loans
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Collinswood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Collinswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collinswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.