FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Cockle Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Cockle Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockle Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.