FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Cocoroc unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Cocoroc Business Loans
What is the Larger Cocoroc Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and you allow us to 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 will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.