FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Coogee Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Coogee Small Business Loans
Coogee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Coogee Business Loans
What is the Larger Coogee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out 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 repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.