FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Korokoro Small Business Loans
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Korokoro unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.