FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cockle Bay Small Business Loans
Cockle Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The 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 the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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 so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.