FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The College Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the College Park Small Business Loans
College Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger College Park Business Loans
What is the Larger College Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.