FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Coburg Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Coburg Small Business Loans
Coburg unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Coburg Business Loans
What is the Larger Coburg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking 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 take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 covers the expenses involved in 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.