FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Cottles Bridge unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the 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, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.