FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Coolbinia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Coolbinia Small Business Loans
Coolbinia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into 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 nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Coolbinia Business Loans
What is the Larger Coolbinia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.