FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Cockatoo Small Business Loans
Cockatoo unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Cockatoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Cockatoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.