FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Kohimarama unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Kohimarama Business Loans
What is the Larger Kohimarama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
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 speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.