FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Collingwood Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Collingwood Small Business Loans
Collingwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active 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-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.