FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Cockatoo 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 per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Cockatoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockatoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.