FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cowandilla Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Cowandilla Business Loans
What is the Larger Cowandilla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.