FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kuraby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kuraby Small Business Loans
Kuraby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Kuraby Business Loans
What is the Larger Kuraby 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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.