FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Korokoro Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Korokoro Small Business Loans
Korokoro unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 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 an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a 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 it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.