FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Kilkenny Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Kilkenny Small Business Loans
Kilkenny unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Kilkenny Business Loans
What is the Larger Kilkenny 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and 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 up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.