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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based 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 either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.