FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Coolangatta Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Coolangatta Small Business Loans
Coolangatta unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Coolangatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Coolangatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra 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 without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.