FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Coogee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the North Coogee Small Business Loans
North Coogee 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 per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger North Coogee Business Loans
What is the Larger North Coogee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal 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 an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.