FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kirrawee Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kirrawee Small Business Loans
Kirrawee unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Kirrawee Business Loans
What is the Larger Kirrawee 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up 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 a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.