FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Colyton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Colyton Small Business Loans
Colyton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Colyton Business Loans
What is the Larger Colyton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use 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 can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little 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 particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They 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 balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate 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 the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.