FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Coogee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Coogee Small Business Loans
Coogee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Coogee Business Loans
What is the Larger Coogee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments 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 knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.