FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kelburn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kelburn Small Business Loans
Kelburn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Kelburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow 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 statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work 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 data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.