FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Cockatoo unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Cockatoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockatoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.