FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Coldstream Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Coldstream Small Business Loans
Coldstream unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Coldstream Business Loans
What is the Larger Coldstream Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.