FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kudla Small Business Loans
Tell me 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 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is 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?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee 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 who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.