FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Koondoola Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Koondoola Small Business Loans
Koondoola unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Koondoola Business Loans
What is the Larger Koondoola Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.