FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Cockle Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockle Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company 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 safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated 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 occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.