FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kuraby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kuraby Small Business Loans
Kuraby unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kuraby Business Loans
What is the Larger Kuraby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which 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 to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work 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?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.