FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Korokoro Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Korokoro Small Business Loans
Korokoro unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Korokoro Business Loans
What is the Larger Korokoro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 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 in around six 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.