FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cooloongup Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cooloongup Small Business Loans
Cooloongup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Cooloongup Business Loans
What is the Larger Cooloongup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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 financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.