FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Collingwood Small Business Loans
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Collingwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Collingwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collingwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public 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 that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.