FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Coogee Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Coogee Small Business Loans
Coogee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Coogee Business Loans
What is the Larger Coogee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.