FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cocoroc Small Business Loans
Cocoroc unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Cocoroc Business Loans
What is the Larger Cocoroc Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.