FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Collinswood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Collinswood Small Business Loans
Collinswood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Collinswood Business Loans
What is the Larger Collinswood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.