FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kilkenny Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kilkenny Small Business Loans
Kilkenny unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid 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 weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kilkenny Business Loans
What is the Larger Kilkenny Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised 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 know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.