FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kurrajong Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kurrajong Small Business Loans
Kurrajong 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 this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kurrajong Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurrajong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or 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 utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide 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 more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.