FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Cottles Bridge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Cottles Bridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.