FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Koondoola Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Koondoola Small Business Loans
Koondoola unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range 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 an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Koondoola Business Loans
What is the Larger Koondoola Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a 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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 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 upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.