FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kurwongbah Small Business Loans
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Kurwongbah unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Kurwongbah Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurwongbah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 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. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to use the 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 provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.