FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Korokoro Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Korokoro Small Business Loans
Korokoro unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Korokoro Business Loans
What is the Larger Korokoro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with 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 no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.