FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Cocoroc unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Cocoroc Business Loans
What is the Larger Cocoroc Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making 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 an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.