FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cooloongup Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Cooloongup Small Business Loans
Cooloongup unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Cooloongup Business Loans
What is the Larger Cooloongup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.