FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Collinswood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Collinswood Small Business Loans
Collinswood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Collinswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collinswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$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 bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.