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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Kelburn Small Business Loans
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Kelburn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Kelburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal 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 an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. 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 can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.