FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kohimarama Small Business Loans
Kohimarama 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 daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.