FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Koo Wee Rup North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Koo Wee Rup North Small Business Loans
Koo Wee Rup North unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Koo Wee Rup North Business Loans
What is the Larger Koo Wee Rup North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times 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 upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The 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, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans 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 detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.