FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kelson Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Kelson Small Business Loans
Kelson unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Kelson Business Loans
What is the Larger Kelson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, 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 lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.