FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cottles Bridge Small Business Loans
Cottles Bridge unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Cottles Bridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is 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 business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six 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 questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for 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 an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.