FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Colebee Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Colebee Small Business Loans
Colebee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Colebee Business Loans
What is the Larger Colebee 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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 pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.