FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kogarah Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kogarah Small Business Loans
Kogarah unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kogarah Business Loans
What is the Larger Kogarah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.