FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kogarah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kogarah Small Business Loans
Kogarah 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 per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is 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 almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kogarah Business Loans
What is the Larger Kogarah 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.