FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Cockatoo unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, 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 cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Cockatoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockatoo 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or 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. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.