FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cowandilla Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Cowandilla Small Business Loans
Cowandilla unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees 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 almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Cowandilla Business Loans
What is the Larger Cowandilla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer 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 offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.