FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Coolangatta Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Coolangatta Small Business Loans
Coolangatta unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Coolangatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Coolangatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. 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 apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.