FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Kohimarama unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Kohimarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kohimarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement 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 quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.