FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kurmond Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Kurmond Small Business Loans
Kurmond unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kurmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $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 calculated?
It is important to note that 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 be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 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. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.