FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Cocoroc unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this 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 have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Cocoroc Business Loans
What is the Larger Cocoroc Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that 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?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.