FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
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Cockle Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and 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 the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Cockle Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockle Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.