FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Coolaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Coolaroo Small Business Loans
Coolaroo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Coolaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Coolaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.