FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Korokoro Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Korokoro Small Business Loans
Korokoro unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Korokoro Business Loans
What is the Larger Korokoro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.