FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kenepuru Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kenepuru Small Business Loans
Kenepuru unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Kenepuru Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenepuru Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth 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 depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for 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 is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Certain 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 modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the health for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.