FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Coromandel Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Coromandel Valley Small Business Loans
Coromandel Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Coromandel Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Coromandel Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $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?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced 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 offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and 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 just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.