FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Cockle Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% 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 at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.