FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kirrawee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Kirrawee Small Business Loans
Kirrawee unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kirrawee Business Loans
What is the Larger Kirrawee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify 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. 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 larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to 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 can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.