FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Coomera Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Coomera Small Business Loans
Coomera unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Coomera Business Loans
What is the Larger Coomera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.