FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Coombabah Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Coombabah Small Business Loans
Coombabah unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance 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 can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Coombabah Business Loans
What is the Larger Coombabah 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.