FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Colebee Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Colebee Small Business Loans
Colebee unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Colebee Business Loans
What is the Larger Colebee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve 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. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.