FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kurwongbah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kurwongbah Small Business Loans
Kurwongbah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive 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 plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Kurwongbah Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurwongbah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount 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 help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.