FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Como Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Como Small Business Loans
Como unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Como Business Loans
What is the Larger Como Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to use 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 are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.