FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Korokoro Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Korokoro Small Business Loans
Korokoro unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Korokoro Business Loans
What is the Larger Korokoro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company time and allow us to utilise 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 will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.