FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Kenwick Small Business Loans
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Kenwick unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, 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 Kenwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Kenwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.