FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Cockle Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Cockle Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockle Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining 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 you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.