FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kurrajong Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kurrajong Small Business Loans
Kurrajong unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Kurrajong Business Loans
What is the Larger Kurrajong 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.