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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Collinswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collinswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you 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 make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your 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 date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.