FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Coolbinia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Coolbinia Small Business Loans
Coolbinia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Coolbinia Business Loans
What is the Larger Coolbinia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check 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 checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait 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 in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to 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 an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.