FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kurraba Point Small Business Loans
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Kurraba Point unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Kurraba Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurraba Point 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous 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 company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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 in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.