FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kurmond Small Business Loans
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Kurmond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Kurmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly 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 additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.