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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kensington Gardens Small Business Loans
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Kensington Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Kensington Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Kensington Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own 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 funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be 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 choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. 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 apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.