FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Kohimarama unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Kohimarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kohimarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced 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 Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload 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 variables to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.