FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kogarah Small Business Loans
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Kogarah unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing 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 Kogarah Business Loans
What is the Larger Kogarah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.