FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Kohimarama unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
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 use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kohimarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kohimarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is 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 grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal 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 $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.