FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Como Small Business Loans
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Como unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Como Business Loans
What is the Larger Como Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what 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 you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast 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 the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.