FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kooyong Small Business Loans
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Kooyong unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Kooyong Business Loans
What is the Larger Kooyong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.