FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kent Town Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kent Town Small Business Loans
Kent Town unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Kent Town Business Loans
What is the Larger Kent Town Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company time 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 are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any 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 get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend 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 is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.