FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Collaroy Plateau Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Collaroy Plateau Small Business Loans
Collaroy Plateau unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Collaroy Plateau Business Loans
What is the Larger Collaroy Plateau Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that 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, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. 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 being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part 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 dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.