FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Connolly Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Connolly Small Business Loans
Connolly unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Connolly Business Loans
What is the Larger Connolly Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work 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 protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.