FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kensington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kensington Small Business Loans
Kensington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Kensington Business Loans
What is the Larger Kensington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
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 company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is 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 and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.