FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Koongamia Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Koongamia Small Business Loans
Koongamia unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Koongamia Business Loans
What is the Larger Koongamia 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be 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) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.