FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Cocoroc unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.