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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Collingwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collingwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.