FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kudla Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Kudla Small Business Loans
Kudla unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Kudla Business Loans
What is the Larger Kudla Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus 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 offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.