FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kuraby Small Business Loans
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Kuraby unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Kuraby Business Loans
What is the Larger Kuraby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit 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 and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a 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 may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.