FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kudla Small Business Loans
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Kudla unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kudla Business Loans
What is the Larger Kudla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.