FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Colyton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Colyton Small Business Loans
Colyton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day 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 an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Colyton Business Loans
What is the Larger Colyton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.