FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Colo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Colo Small Business Loans
Colo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range 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 company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Colo Business Loans
What is the Larger Colo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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 allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might 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 that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one 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 within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.