FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Kohimarama unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business 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 cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Kohimarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kohimarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation 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 an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.