FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Kilbirnie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Kilbirnie Small Business Loans
Kilbirnie unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Kilbirnie Business Loans
What is the Larger Kilbirnie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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 of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.