FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cowandilla Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Cowandilla Small Business Loans
Cowandilla 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 that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Cowandilla Business Loans
What is the Larger Cowandilla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 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, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have 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 large business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry 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 grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.