FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Collingwood Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Collingwood Park Small Business Loans
Collingwood Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Collingwood Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Collingwood Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.