FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kurwongbah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kurwongbah Small Business Loans
Kurwongbah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, 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 Kurwongbah Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurwongbah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details 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 a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.