FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kohimarama Small Business Loans
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Kohimarama unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Kohimarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kohimarama 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer 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 elements for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. 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 get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.