FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Koondoola Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Koondoola Small Business Loans
Koondoola unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Koondoola Business Loans
What is the Larger Koondoola Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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 business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various 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 operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.