FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kooyong Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kooyong Small Business Loans
Kooyong unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kooyong Business Loans
What is the Larger Kooyong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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 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 application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit 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) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.