FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kensington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Kensington Small Business Loans
Kensington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Kensington Business Loans
What is the Larger Kensington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals 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 our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.