FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Coldstream Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Coldstream Small Business Loans
Coldstream unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Coldstream Business Loans
What is the Larger Coldstream Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.