FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Coogee Small Business Loans
Tell me about the South Coogee Small Business Loans
South Coogee unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger South Coogee Business Loans
What is the Larger South 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 scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose 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 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
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 establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.