FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Cocoroc unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Cocoroc Business Loans
What is the Larger Cocoroc Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.