FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Cottles Bridge unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.