FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Como Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Como Small Business Loans
Como unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Como Business Loans
What is the Larger Como 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 for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 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 opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.