FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Connolly Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Connolly Small Business Loans
Connolly unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Connolly Business Loans
What is the Larger Connolly Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). 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 that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.