FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Klemzig Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Klemzig Small Business Loans
Klemzig unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Klemzig Business Loans
What is the Larger Klemzig 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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with 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 dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.