FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Como Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Como Small Business Loans
Como unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Como Business Loans
What is the Larger Como Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval 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 can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.