FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Korokoro Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Korokoro Small Business Loans
Korokoro unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Korokoro Business Loans
What is the Larger Korokoro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank 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 consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments 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 an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.