FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kogarah Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kogarah Bay Small Business Loans
Kogarah Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day 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 a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Kogarah Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Kogarah Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.