FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Coburg Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Coburg Small Business Loans
Coburg unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Coburg Business Loans
What is the Larger Coburg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated 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 grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit 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 or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, 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 in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.