FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Como Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Como Small Business Loans
Como unsecured loans offers amounts 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Como Business Loans
What is the Larger Como Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, 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 use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business timings and let us utilise 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 an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt 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 up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. 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?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.